life
noun
Definitions of life noun
time(時間)
- A1Countable(可數名詞)Uncountable(不可數名詞)
the period between birth and death, or the experience or state of being alive
壽命；生存；人生；生活；性命
Life is too short to fret over money matters!
人生苦短，不必為金錢煩惱！
I'm uncertain if I want to spend the remainder of my life with him.
我不確定是否想和他共度餘生。
Regrettably, unexpected incidents are also a part of existence.
不幸的是，意外事件也是生命的一部分。
lifestyle(生活方式)
- B1Countable(可數名詞)Uncountable(不可數名詞)
a way of living or a particular part of someone's life
生活方式；生活（的某一部分）
her domestic/personal/sexual life
她的家庭/個人/性生活
my professional life
我的職業生涯
We conducted interviews with veteran politicians, renowned authors, and other figures in public life.
我們採訪了資深政治家、著名作家以及其他公共生活領域的人物。
duration(持續時間)
- C2Countable(可數名詞)Usually singular(通常單數)
the period for which a machine or organization lasts
壽命；存在週期；有效期
The lifespan of the newest batteries is significantly longer.
最新電池的壽命顯著更長。
Careful handling will extend the longevity of your machine.
小心處理將延長您機器的壽命。
The proposed legislation will not be passed during the tenure of the current parliament.
擬議的立法將不會在現任議會的任期內通過。
existence(存在)
- Uncountable(不可數名詞)
the quality that makes people, animals, and plants different from objects, substances, and things that are dead
生命力；生氣
The physician discovered there were no indications of life in the elderly man's body.
醫生發現這位老人的身體沒有任何生命跡象。
I gazed out the window but observed no signs of human activity.
我望向窗外，但沒有觀察到任何人類活動的跡象。
vitality(活力)
- B2Uncountable(不可數名詞)
the quality of having a lot of energy, interest, or excitement
活力；熱情
She is bursting with vitality.
她充滿活力。
Los Angeles was an excellent place to live, brimming with energy.
洛杉磯是一個非常適合居住的地方，充滿活力。
The vibrant colors inject more life into the painting.
鮮豔的色彩為這幅畫注入了更多生命力。
biology(生物)
- B1Uncountable(不可數名詞)
everything that is alive
生物；生命
human/marine/plant life
人類/海洋/植物生命
art(藝術)
- Uncountable(不可數名詞)art(藝術)specialized(專業)
In art, if you work from life, you paint, draw, etc. real people or objects, usually while they are in front of you rather than from memory.
（繪畫的）模特兒；實物
life drawing classes
人體素描課程
gaming(遊戲)
- Countable(可數名詞)informal(非正式)
especially in children's games, one of the limited number of times that you can lose, but still continue playing
（尤指兒童遊戲中的）一次機會；命
Each time the character is hit, you lose a life.
每次角色被擊中時，你就會失去一條命。
Phrases of life noun
- bring something to life
To make something more vivid, real, or exciting.
使…鮮活起來
• The actor's brilliant performance brought the character to life.
這位演員出色的表演讓這個角色栩栩如生。
- life after death
The concept of continuing existence in some form after death.
死後生命
• Many cultures have beliefs about life after death.
許多文化都有關於死後生命的信仰。
- start a new life
To make a significant change in one's life, typically involving a new lifestyle or place of residence.
展開新生活
• After years of city living, they decided to move to the countryside and start a new life.
在多年的城市生活後，他們決定搬到鄉村開始新的生活。
- come to life
to become more vibrant, engaging, or appear more real and vivid.
生動起來；活躍起來
• Their music really came to life after he joined the band.
他加入樂隊後，他們的音樂真的變得生動起來。
- give your life
To willingly sacrifice one's life in order to protect or support a person or cause.
為义犧牲；捐身
• Firefighters risk their lives going into buildings; they are always ready to give their lives to save others.
消防員冒著生命危險進入建築物；他們隨時準備犧牲自己的生命來拯救他人。
Idioms
- take your (own) life
To intentionally end one's own life; to commit suicide.
自殺
• He felt so utterly hopeless that he even considered taking his own life.
他感到如此絕望，甚至考慮過結束自己的生命。
- How's life (treating you)?
An informal greeting used to inquire about someone's well-being or general situation.
（非正式問候語）近况如何？
• Hey, long time no see! How's life treating you?
嘿，好久不見！最近過得怎麼樣？
- for the life of you
Used to emphasize that one is unable to do or remember something, despite trying very hard.
尽管很努力
• I can't recall his phone number for the life of me.
我怎麼也想不起他的電話號碼。
- Not on your life!
This phrase is used to express a strong refusal to someone's suggestion or request.
想都別想！
• "Do you think I'm going to help you with this?" "Not on your life!"
「你覺得我會幫你這個忙嗎？」「想都別想！」
- take your life in your hands
To do something that is very dangerous, especially risking death.
冒著生命危險
• Climbing that steep mountain is really taking your life in your hands.
攀登那座陡峭的山峰真的是在拿你的生命冒險。
- Get a life!
An expression used to tell someone who seems to be living a dull or uninteresting life that they should seek out more engaging or meaningful activities.
去找點事做！
• You play video games all day; seriously, get a life!
你整天打電動；說真的，找點更有意義的事情做吧！
- give your life to something
To dedicate one's entire life and energy to a particular cause or activity; to be completely devoted to something.
將畢生精力奉獻於某事，全身心投入。
• She dedicated her life to cancer research.
她將畢生精力奉獻於癌症研究。
- This is the life!
An expression used to convey that one is greatly enjoying the current situation.
這才是人生！
• Lying on the beach with a cold drink, this is the life!
躺在海灘上喝著冷飲，這才是生活！
- be one/another of life's great mysteries
To be something that is extremely difficult to understand or explain; puzzling.
莫名其妙
• It's one of life's great mysteries why some people can't quit smoking, even when they know it's bad for them.
為什麼有些人明知道吸煙有害健康卻無法戒菸，這是人生的一大謎團。
- that's life!
An expression used to convey acceptance of an unfortunate or unlucky event, acknowledging that such occurrences are inevitable in life.
對喔，這就是人生喔！
• I thought I was going to get that promotion, but it looks like it's not happening. Oh well, that's life!
我以為我會得到那個升職機會，但看起來沒希望了。唉，這就是人生！
- how's life (treating you)?
An informal greeting used to inquire about someone's current well-being or circumstances.
（非正式問候語）近况如何？
• Hey, John! How's life treating you lately?
嘿，約翰！最近過得怎麼樣？
- the life and soul of the party
A person who is energetic, entertaining, and the center of attention at social gatherings.
氣氛挺勓者（在場子裡很活躍的人）
• John is always the life and soul of the party at every family gathering.
約翰在每次家庭聚會中總是派對的靈魂人物。
- be (all) part of life's rich tapestry/pageant
To be an unavoidable part of life's diverse experiences, especially the difficult or unpleasant ones that contribute to a full and interesting life.
生活中的一部分（不快樂的經驗）
• Losing a job is certainly frustrating, but it's all part of life's rich tapestry.
失業確實令人沮喪，但這是人生豐富多彩的一部分。
- the man/woman in someone's life
The person with whom someone has a romantic or sexual relationship.
（某人的）伴侶；（某人的）性伴侶
• Ever since she started dating John, he has been the man in her life.
自從她和約翰開始約會後，他就成了她生命中的男人。
- not on your life!
Used to express a firm and absolute refusal of a suggestion or request.
絕對不行！
• "You think I'll help you with that?" "Not on your life!"
「你覺得我會幫你嗎？」「門都沒有！」
- the school/university of life
The accumulation of knowledge and wisdom gained through life's experiences, both positive and negative; often used to describe someone who is wise despite lacking formal education.
人生經驗（特指未受高等教育但具有豐富智慧者）
• He didn't go to college, but he learned a lot from the school of life.
他沒有上大學，但他從生活大學中學到了很多。
- get a life!
An expression used to tell someone that they need to find more interesting or meaningful things to do because their life is boring.
去找點事做！
• You stay home and watch TV every night. Get a life!
你每天晚上都待在家裡看電視。找點有意義的事做吧！
- lead/live the life of Riley
To enjoy a life of ease and luxury, free from the need to work hard or worry about difficulties.
過著無憂無慮、安逸舒適的生活。
• Ever since he inherited a large fortune, he's been living the life of Riley.
自從他繼承了一大筆財富後，他就過著無憂無慮的生活。
- scare/frighten the life out of someone
to frighten someone extremely, to the point of causing great distress.
嚇得半死
• The sudden loud noise almost scared the life out of her.
突然的巨響幾乎把她嚇得魂不附體。
- take someone's life
To kill or end the life of someone.
奪走（某人）的性命；殺害（某人）。
• The accident took the lives of many people.
這場事故奪走了許多人的生命。
- this is the life!
An exclamation expressing great enjoyment and satisfaction with one's current situation.
這才是人生！
• Lying on the beach with a cold drink, this is the life!
躺在沙灘上喝著冷飲，這就是人生！
- to the life
Used to describe a depiction or description that is very accurate and lifelike.
唯妙唯蔽，妙蔽唯真
• The actor portrayed the king's rage to the life.
演員將國王的憤怒演繹得栩栩如生。